A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2228024 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2229408 epoch_slot_no: 4608 block_no: 2227919 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-02-21 23:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90436bc57099fecc704d18f9742996bda660578d74b4d54d13ee1448b9b863b8Block Operator
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